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Tag: Summer School

  • Sami Maseko attending the Lef Summer School

    Sami Maseko attending the Lef Summer School

    Sami attended the Lef Summer School at the University of Antwerp. Here is her story.

    Pre-Departure:

    When I received my acceptance letter to the University of Antwerp I was ecstatic, and all I could do was daydream and Google images of the different places I had to see on my trip; this lasted for a few days. That is my first tip, don’t get overwhelmed, and don’t get side tracked. Sure, Googling images are cool, but sorting out the technicalities will become a headache if you don’t begin on time. It is the most cliché thing to say, but it is true: plan and divide your time wisely.

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  • Connie at Fudan University, China

    Connie at Fudan University, China

    Connie Louw-Smidt attended the Shanghai Summer School at Fudan University. Here is her story.

    Shanghai Poskaart foto

    Pre-departure :

    The days leading up to my departure for my Shanghai Summer School BRICS Program at Fudan University were filled with excitement, below are some pre-departure tips

    Packing:

    Remember to check the weather forecasts and climate for the months before you go. Since it is a summer school, it will be in Summer, and in many areas in China it gets seriously hot and humid, pack appropriately. And remember comfortable shoes to walk in!

    Backpacks are the best kind of travel gear, I got one of those travel backpacks with the many straps and back support and it is completely worth it. Not only does it enable you to travel light (by forcing you to do so, as the volume is more limiting than regular suitcases) but it is also the easiest to carry around as you carry it through it becoming part of your body weight!

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  • Renier at the Strasbourg Summer School

    Renier at the Strasbourg Summer School

    Pre-departure:

    As with any overseas trip I would advise that you attempt to sort out the logistics and admin as soon as possible. First, you need to book your flights – Paris and Frankfurt will likely be the cheapest options. Also consider staying on a bit longer if finances and time permit it. I stayed an extra few days after the summer school in Paris which ended up being a very good decision.
    Thereafter you can make your visa appointment. I used a company called Capago, whom I highly recommend. I would advise booking train/bus tickets from and to the airport for your arrival and departure dates in advance, but not your weekend trips just yet as you might make friends who want to go as a group somewhere while in Strasbourg.

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